This is *the* book that got me into the whole fantasy genre. It’s the first in a series that follows a girl who possesses magic that allows her to talk to animals. Also, she gets a pet dragon along the way.

This is the story of my favourite character from the Belgariad series. I like David Eddings work, as it has the comforting element of knowing that none of the good guys are in any actual real peril. Sometimes, you need that!